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Ok, you know the routine by now. Some of you offered readings and videos on blockchain, some of you on the IoT. Please take some time to look at these important concepts so we can discuss them and their policy implications in class on Tuesday.

Combined, this is a lot of work for just a couple days, but remember – we have nothing due on Friday, so we’re doubling-up a little bit

Blockchain

–From BlockGeeks, an Introduction to Blockchain The author gives a clear-cut explanation of what blockchain is, how it works, and explores the various applications of blockchain and their subsequent implications.

Prof. Nouriel Roubini, NYU
Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center
You don’t have to watch all this, but you should watch at least the witnesses opening remarks and skim the transcripts – and this: “Senate Blockchain hearings missed key issues” (2018)

— A technical approach from the journalIACR Cryptology (2017): “CrowdBC: A Blockchain-based Decentralized Framework for Crowdsourcing”. They discuss the possibilities of revolutionizing crowdfunding through a truly decentralized form of contribution, in a manner that cuts out the profiting services, and ensures anonymity.

Internet of Things

— Intro to IoT – How IoT & smart home automation will change the way we live” Business Insider (2016)

We read a lot about policy – let’s read some actual policy. Begin with these short summaries of the House and Senate bills, and then read the text of each – don’t worry: compared to tax bills, these are really short – House text and Senate text.